In a broadcast, Apink leader Chorong expressed her feelings about the withdrawal of members Yookyung and Son Na Eun.
On January 11, the second-gen K-pop icon appeared on the 86th episode of "No Back Tak Jae Hoon" Season 2 as its guest.
On the YouTube web show, Chorong then caught attention when she was asked about re-organizing as a 5-member group from originally having seven members.
Chorong on Members Leaving Apink: 'I hope they don't disappear anymore...'
During the broadcast, MC Tak Jae Hoon mentioned that Apink is a 14-year group and mischievously asked:
"There were originally seven members of Apink, but now there are five left. Isn't this a thriller group? When will there be one less member?"
Perplexed, Chorong laughed it off and said:
"We're also jokingly talking about it among ourselves. Who will be the last one left?"
However, when Tak asked her more, saying:
"Who do you think will disappear next? Is there a member you are expecting?"
The group's leader pleaded:
"I hope you don't ask too sad questions. I'm so sad."
As a response, Tak subtly delved deeper into her true feelings about the two members, Yookyung and Son Na Eun, who initially left the team and asked:
"Then aren't you sad about the members who left?"
Hearing this, Chorong sincerely responded:
"Of course it's sad. So I hope there won't be any members who will disappear anymore."
She also attested to fans and the group that she won't leave the group for a long time, showing affection to Apink by saying:
"I don't think it's me yet. I'll remain for a long time. Since I am the leader, I want to protect (the team)."
In particular, Apink is a 2nd-generation girl group that debuted in April 2011. They established popularity thanks to their hits, "It Girl" "Bubibu," "NoNoNo," "Mr. Chu," and more.
However, amid a rising career, Hong Hookyung left the group in April 2013, while Son Na Eun left them in April 2022 and Apink became a quintet.
Where Is Apink Now? Status of Members After Re-Organizing as 5-Member Group
After the two members left, Apink continued their activities as a group, on top of pursuing their solo endeavors.
In December 2023, Apink gathered as a whole to release their special Christmas song, "PINK CHRISTMAS."
Regarding their solo schedules, Yoon Bomi transitioned from being a singer to an actress. Oh Hayoung was focusing on her soloist life, while Namjoo pursued musical acting.
Eunji was pretty busy doing all of the three; from acting for the small screen and theater to being a soloist on top of becoming a radio host.
As for Chorong, she expressed her desire to pursue acting and is currently taking acting lessons.
In light of the members who left, Son Na Eun fully transformed into an actress, while Yookyung decided to work away from the limelight and became a fashion designer.
READ MORE: Where Is Former Apink Yookyung Now? Status of First Member Who Left the Group
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
